Local residents in the inner city have launched a social media campaign calling for photos of Dublin’s best (or rather worst) tar blobs.
South Georgian Core, a resident’s association, are asking people to send them photos of the worst offending tar blobs they can find on Dublin pavements. The group are considering offering a prize to the top three entries they receive by the end of this week.
David is one of the organisers of the competition, which is aptly referred to as ‘tarfest’. He explains that while it is partly in jest, he hopes that it will ultimately improve the quality of Dublin streets. He adds that the issue is a simple one that can easily be resolved with Dublin City Council’s input.
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David told Dublin Live: “There’s a lot of talk that people in Dublin don’t have civic pride in their city. It’s so nice to know that people here love their city and want it to be the best it can be. Picking on something like tar lumps, it’s petty but it’s something that could be fixed really easily.”
City centre streets in particular have been identified as major culprits when it comes to lumpy, unsightly pavements. David says he has received a number of entries from South William Street, a hub of activity with a high footfall. The resident’s association have also been sent photos which show several tar lumps on Grafton Street.
The resident’s association are calling on Dublin City Council to reduce the two year period they allocate for repairs down to six months so pedestrians can enjoy smoother streets. He acknowledges that the issue is a small one, but believes it is essential for civic pride in the city.
He said: “There needs to be minimum standards the utility companies adhere to. Historic streets often have a high footfall, we need to ensure they’re kept neat and tidy. I don’t think it’s beyond the realm of possibility to cut down on times and ensure the work is done a bit more prettily than is currently the case.”
Dublin City Council stated in regards to street repairs: "There is a requirement for the Utility to complete the permanent reinstatement of roads in accordance with the ‘Guidelines for Managing Openings in Public Roads’, as published by the Department of Transport. Dublin City Council is working closely with the Utilities to ensure that both temporary and permanent reinstatements of openings are completed in accordance with these Guidelines."
South Georgian Core’s competition will come to an end later this week, but they are still appealing for photos in the meantime. You can send entries to the resident’s association through their Twitter or Instagram pages.
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